The common recommended dose in adults is 200-800 mg a day divided in 2-4 intakes. Treatment starts on the first day of the menstrual cycle. To treat severe endometriosis the initial daily dose is 400 mg, later the dose may be increased to 800 mg by your physician. Treatment continues for six months. In children with premature puberty the dose is 100-400 mg.

Precautions

Cautiousness should be exercised in patients with diabetes mellitus, epilepsy, migraine. Use reliable and effective forms of contraception while you are on Danazol such as a condom or diaphragm with spermicide gel or inserts as hormonal forms of contraception may turn out non effective. Dose correction is needed in patients with diabetes. Take this drug according to the instructions of your doctor. Do not exceed the recommended dose. Women may need to start Danazol during their menstrual period. This medication may change results of some medical tests, inform your doctor if you take this medication. Do not start or stop this medication without approval of your doctor, continue to take it even if you do not notice immediate positive results of treatment. If your symptoms do not improve in two months inform your doctor.

Contraindications

This medication cannot be used in patients with hypersensitivity to Danazol or its components, in pregnant and breastfeeding women, porphyria (activity of liver transaminases increases), liver or kidney failure, chronic heart failure, thromboembolism, androgen producing tumor, vaginal bleeding of unknown origin.

Danazol increases effects of anticoagulants of cumarine series and derivatives of indandione such as the risk of bleeding. Danazol decreases effects of insulin and oral hypoglycemic drugs by affecting metabolism of carbohydrates, increasing blood sugar levels Danazol inhibits metabolism of carbamazepine and increase its blood levels increases blood concentrations of cyclosporine and tacrolimus hereby increasing risk of nephrotoxicity. Danazol also increases serum levels of glucagon.

Missed dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time of your next dose just skip the missed dose and return to your schedule. Do not double dose this medication to make up the missed dose.

Overdose

This medication is not likely to produce life-threating symptoms. The most common effects of overdose are weight gain, menstrual problems, increased acne or facial hair growth, breast changes.

Storage

Store at room temperature between 20-25 C (68-77 F). Store away from moisture, heat, and sunlight. It is not recommended to store in a bathroom and places available for children.

Disclaimer

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